Welcome to SPELD Queensland Inc
SPELD Qld Inc. was formed in 1969 by parents who were concerned about the academic progress of their children in school. Today Speld Qld Inc. is a charitable, not for profit association of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults who have specific learning disabilities or specific learning difficulties.
Mission Statement: “That all Queensland people with specific learning disabilities or specific learning difficulties will receive educational, social and employment opportunities which will allow for outcomes commensurate with their potential and their personal input.”
Events Calendar For 2010
Brisbane Workshops 2010
Date |
Topic |
Presenter |
Client Focus |
| TERM ONE | |||
|
10 March |
Auditory & Visual Processing - Recognition and Remediation * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Frances Corkery |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
|
24 March |
Poor Working Memory - Strategies to use with Reading & Spelling * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Dr. Jason McGowan |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
| TERM TWO | |||
|
28 April |
Irlen Lenses - How They can Help with Reading * Relates to Standards for Teachers - Six |
Peter Freney |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
|
5 May |
Dyslexia – The effect on reading & strategies to use * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Dr. Deberea Sherlock |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
| 26 May |
Building Resilience in Children with Learning Disabilities * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Dr. Michael McDowell |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
| 16 June |
Parent Support Group Meeting Topic: Literacy Strategies For Parents at Home |
Guest Speaker: Leslie Keast Patch |
Parents |
| 21, 22 & 23 June |
Level One Dyslexia Workshop * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Alison Playford & Annette Brock. |
Parents, Teachers & Speech Pathologists |
| TERM THREE | |||
|
28 July |
Spelling & Software * Relates to Standards for Teachers - Six & One |
Frances Corkery |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
|
25 August |
Lindamood Bell * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Jen Broere |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
|
27, 28 & 29 September |
Level 2 Dyslexia workshop * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Alison Playford |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
| TERM FOUR | |||
|
13 October |
Learning Disabled Yet Gifted * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Carol Barnes |
Parents, Teachers & Professionals |
|
20 October |
Multiplication & Division Strategies * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
George Booker |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
|
27 October |
Parent Support group meeting Topic: About Home Resources |
Guest Speaker: Jenny Kinnane |
Parents |
Townsville Seminars 2010
The *Workshops could contribute to the 10 Queensland College of Teachers continuing Professional Development Requirements.
Venue: Annandale Shopping Centre, 67-101 MacArthur Drive, ANNANDALE 4814
A telephone booking (1800 671 114) is essential.
Date/Venue |
Topic |
Presenter |
Client Focus |
| Term One | |||
|
30 March Whole Day Workshop 9 am - 3 pm Cost: $33 |
Dyslexia & its effect on reading & spelling Spelling strategies and software to help * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Jutta Dempsey Frances Corkery |
Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals |
| Term 2 | |||
|
3 June Whole day workshop 9 am - 3 pm Cost: $33 |
Technology workshop in Townsville - LEXIA & COMPU Ed * Relates to Standards for Teachers - Six |
Robin Gray Geoff Kaye |
Parents, Teachers & Professionals |
| Term 3 | |||
|
12 August Morning Workship 9 am - 11:30 am Cost: $18 - members $30 - non-members |
Auditory & Visual Processing Recognition & Remediation * Relates to Standards for Teachers - One |
Frances Corkery |
Parents, Teachers & Professionals |
